“A Progress Report on Afghanistan” will be given by Lt. Col. Stephen D. Tableman, United States Army Reserves, Commander, Provincial Reconstruction Team in Gardez, Afghanistan, at the Moore County League of Women Voters Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The public is invited to attend this event, which will begin at 11:30 a.m. at The Paddock Restaurant at Longleaf Country Club on Midland Road in Southern Pines. Tableman will discuss the recent election, relations with tribal warlords, and the importance of the work of the Provincial Reconstruction Teams in winning the war against terrorism.

Tableman has 28 years of experience in the reserves and has served with the National Guards of California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. He is a veteran of service in Bosnia, 1996-97; service in Afghanistan as director of Military Civilian Operations, Combined Joint Task Force 76, Kabul, 2004-2005; and is now serving as Commander, PRT, in Gardez. It is noteworthy that Tableman completed Airborne Jump School at Ft. Bragg in 2003 at the age of 53. He is currently attached to the Civil Affairs Battalion, Fort Jackson, S.C., but his home is in Seven Lakes with his wife Linda and his son Douglas, a ninth grader at Pinecrest High.

In civilian life, Tableman worked for Union Carbide Corporation in Danbury, Conn., from 1976-2001, and was director of logistics for Down Chemical in Danbury from 2001-2002. He has a bachelor’s degree in management from California Polytechnic State University, received his master’s in business administration from Youngstown State University, and graduated from Command and General Staff College, USAR, with a military occupational specialty in Civil Affairs. He is also a veteran of the Peace Corps, Philippine Islands, and an Eagle Scout.

To make a reservation to hear this informative speaker, call Norma Sullins at 910-673-3980 by Saturday, Oct. 15. The luncheon is $12, which should be paid at the door by check only, made out to LWVMC.

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